AUBURN — Auburn president Steven Leath confirmed Friday that Gus Malzahn’s new contract extension is not signed by either party but more than half of the $49 million is guaranteed.
Malzahn’s extension is reportedly a seven-year deal for a total of $49 million. The Auburn coach and the school reportedly agreed upon a day after the Southeastern Conference Championship Game,
Leath confirmed Friday that the money isn’t fully guaranteed. Following the introductory news conference for new athletics director Allen Greene, Leath said the “broad outlines” of the deal with Malzahn have been agreed upon.
“I’m still a trust guy,” Leath said.